Current Affairs Questions

Friends Of Library’ Program

Recently, which of the following state has started ‘Friends of Library’ Program?

A
Karnataka
B
Tamil Nadu
C
West Bengal
D
Rajasthan

Anti-drug & Illicit Liquor Campaign

Recently, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the US-based international organisation has selected an anti-drug & illicit liquor campaign of Chhattisgarh police for ‘Leadership in Crime Prevention’ award in the institutional category. What is the name of the campaign?

A
Nijaat Campaign
B
Nivaran Campaign
C
Moksh Campaign
D
Mukti Campaign

Biofloc Fish Farming Technology

With reference to the Biofloc Fish Farming Technology, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a technique of improving the quality of water by balancing carbon and nitrogen in the system.
  2. This technology is based on the principle of flocculation within the system.
  3. Fishes like Singhi (Heteropneustes fossilis), Magur (Clarias batrachus), Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), Rohu (Labeo rohita), Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), Milkfish (Chanos chanos) are considered suitable for biofloc fish farming.

Choose the correct statement(s) from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
2 and 3
C
1, 2 and 3
D
Only 3

India’s First Infantry Museum

India’s First Infantry Museum has been opened for the general public at which of the following place?

A
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
B
Hyderabad, Telangana
C
Surat, Gujarat
D
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Dhokra Art

Consider the given statements with reference to the Dhokra art of metal crafting in India:

  1. Dhokra uses the traditional Indian technique of bronze casting using the ‘lost wax’ method, i.e. casting in moulds.
  2. Most Dhokra artefacts are human or animal figurines.
  3. The famous statue of the dancing girl of Mohenjo-Daro is one of the earliest known ‘lost wax casting’ artifacts.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3

India’s First Green Steel Brand

What is the name of India’s first Green Steel Brand, recently launched by the government?

A
KALYANI FeRRESTA
B
AMARFeRRESTA
C
VAJRAFeRRESTA
D
TEZFeRRESTA

UNESCO’s Tentative List Of World Heritage Sites

Recently, which of the following Indian site was added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites?

A
Sun Temple of Modhera
B
Keibul Lamjao Conservation Area
C
Temples of Kanchipuram
D
Apatani Cultural Landscape

National Archives Of India

With reference to the National Archives of India, consider the following statements:

  1. It was originally established as the Imperial Record Department in 189.
  2. It does not receive classified documents.
  3. Access to the records in the National Archives of India is governed by the provisions of Public Records Rules, 1997.

Choose the correct statement(s) from the options given below:

A
1 and 2
B
Only 3
C
2 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3

​North-Eastern Council(NEC)

With Reference to the North-Eastern Council(NEC), consider the following statements:

  1. It came into being by an Act of Parliament, the North Eastern Council Act, 1971 to act as an advisory body in respect of socio-economic development and balanced development of the North Eastern Areas.
  2. The NEC started functioning in the year 1973.
  3. The members of the NEC consist of the Governors and the Chief Ministers of the eight member States including Sikkim, apart from the Chairman and the Members who are nominated by the President of India.

Choose the incorrect statement(s) from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
Only 3

Commission

What is the name of the Commission constituted by the government that had recommended permitting Dalits who converted into Islam and Christianity to avail Scheduled Caste status?

A
Panda Task Force
B
Ranganath Mishra Commission
C
Sachar Commission
D
Rangarajan Commission
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